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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

Is creatine the right supplement for you? While creatine is not the magic pill that it is often hyped up to be, it could very well be the supplement that elevates your performance. In this episode, we’re diving deep into everything you need to know about creatine.

I’ll break down exactly what creatine is, how it functions in the body, and address the big question: is it safe? I’ll discuss the pros and cons of creatine use, offer advice on when is the best time to take it, and when I don’t recommend somebody take creatine. Plus, I’ll share tips on how to take it properly and what to expect from a results perspective when supplementing with creatine. 

So, whether you’re someone who hits the gym regularly or just trying to improve your overall wellness, understanding creatine can be a game-changer. Get ready, grab your headphones, and let’s dive into this together!

Topics covered:

• The biggest misconception surrounding creatine
• How creatine can enhance strength training and high-intensity workouts by improving muscle development, strength, and endurance
• The potential side effects that may occur when taking creatine including gastrointestinal discomfort, water retention, and increased thirst
• Staying hydrated while taking this supplement and how much water you should be taking
• Maintaining consistency with creatine supplementation for optimal results 
• How long you need to be taking it to actually see results
• The four different types of creatine you can expect to see and which one is the most popular due to its effectiveness and safety
• The strategies for creatine dosing 

Resources Mentioned:

• Check out my favorite creatine brand
• Take my FREE Macro Phase Quiz
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
• Want to lose fat, fix your metabolism and tone your body for a lifetime without sacrificing the foods you love? Sign up to my transformative 8 week course, The Macro Body Method
• Ready to reach your body transformation goals the right way without restriction, sacrifice, or even dieting? Apply for my 4 month coaching program, The Macro Accelerator 
• Want to take the guesswork out of your nutrition and get a professionally tailored macro count to start transforming your body to look and feel your best? Grab your Custom Macro Assessment

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 18: How to Build Muscle in a Surplus
• Episode 6: 10 Reasons Why Your Weight Fluctuates…That Has Nothing to Do With Fat!
• Episode 3: From Small to Strong: Evolving Health Through Strength Training with Sadie Rigby

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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